Hi! My names Olivia Blackwell, I am from the United states living and training in Cambridge, England. I am involved with YWAM a discipleship training school for missionaries, which is what brought me to the UK for 9 months.
I have an intense love for people, beautiful places and yummy food.
I'm also so tired of going on stereotypical holidays where you just go shopping and drink until it's over, I don't want to wait for the adventure to come, I want to search for it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well, since I'm a missionary I have limited funds which is not so convenient for those who adore travel. So this website was a legit answer to my prayers because it ties together my excitement and love for meeting new people and the ease of knowing I don't have to hunt for a cheap hotel or hostel!

Interests

Painting (water color and doodles)
The quirks in different cultures
Finding the most delectable, perfect cheesecake
Watching 1990s cheesy Romantic/Comedies
Orphanages in Zimbabwe
People watching through the windows of coffee shops
Living as simply as my heart can take

• coloring
• dining
• coffee
• drinking
• shopping
• traveling
• painting
• scuba diving
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies : Light hearted funny flicks, Bollywood films, Eat Pray Love, Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Any movie that has incredible landscapes and scenic views; Lord of the Rings -to- Leap Year.

Music: Heart-pumping African jams, Instrumental (Balmohrea), Soul Music; Temptations and Aretha Franklin, Hillsong and Bethel Worship, Tarzan Disney soundtrack.

Books: Kisses From Katie, John Green (is pretty brilliant), Dr. Seuss; always a classic. I'm not an avid reader but I would love to be someday!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went scuba diving in the San Blas Islands of Panama!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can show you how to make a mean omelette, and play bits on the ukulele

I would LOVE help with learning new languages

What I Can Share with Hosts

a smile and some fun conversation :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Haiti, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States